The January 2011 issue of Wireline is available here

73, Steve

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The SOUTHWEST OHIO DX Association (SWODXA) is pleased to again sponsor the DX Dinner ™, held in conjunction with the 2011 Dayton Hamvention®. The dinner will be held on Friday, May 20, 2011. This year the dinner will be at the Dayton Marriott, 1414 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH 45409. MAP

We are excited about our new venue. It is less than five minutes from our previous location, has a much larger capacity, and the dining room is on the ground floor so there are no steps. There is ample, free, on-site parking.

As in the past, there will be some major door prizes. And there is always great anticipation as to who will be named the “DXpedition of the Year”. Program details and a list of the prizes will be available soon at www.swodxa.org or www.swodxa.blogspot.com.

There will be a cash bar starting at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served at 7:00. Tickets are $40 each, payable in US funds. Sorry, we do not process Paypal or credit card payments. If a vegetarian meal is desired, it must be indicated when tickets are ordered. We attempt to honor group seating requests when tickets are ordered together. Each table seats ten, and seats are assigned as the requests are received. Check or money orders, payable to SWODXA, should be sent to Kirk Swallow, W8QID at 3137 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45251. Be sure to include a SASE for ticket return.

The Marriott is a large hotel with many room choices. Should you need accommodations, their phone number is 937 223-1000 or the website is http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dayoh-dayton-marriott

Following the meal, there will be a separate room and cash bar available for more fellowship. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and renew old acquaintances. We look forward to seeing everyone at the DX Dinner™ at the Marriott and at Hamvention®. Good Dxing!

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jeff Evans / KB8ZUN

2011-01-01

Northern Ohio Digital Interconnect Group Launches the Ohio Wide Area D-STAR Net

LorainCounty Ohio – In an effort to further amateur radio and the
exciting mode of D-STAR the Northern Ohio Digital Interconnect Group
along with amateurs in Greater Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati
and Michigan have joined forces to form the Ohio Wide Area D-STAR Net.

This net will operate in conjunction with many existing D-STAR repeaters
on the newly formed Reflector 38 Alpha (REF038A), along with several
planed sites, to form a reliable network of communication to be used for
training in the operation of D-STAR. It will also allow for a platform
to test communication links in the event of an emergency or natural
disaster within the state or surrounding areas.

D-STAR technology offers the unique ability for amateurs all over the
state to educate each other & build friendships while testing equipment.
This infrastructure could be used to provide a valuable service to the
community. Whether it is communication for a multi county marathon,
friends chatting from Akron to Cincinnati or relaying tornado damage
from a stricken town across the state D-STAR has something for everyone.

Please join the weekly Ohio Wide Area D-STAR net Sunday January the 9^th
at 8:00 PM local time. Connection via repeater, dongle or DVAP can be
made directly to reflector REF038A. All amateurs regardless of location
or affiliation are encouraged to join in.

The Northern Ohio Digital Interconnect Group was formed by D-STAR users
and enthusiasts from Lorain, Lake, and Cuyahoga counties to advance the
technology by expanding D-STAR coverage in Northern Ohio.

D-STAR (Digital Smart Technology for Amateur Radio) is a digital 2-way
radio network comprised of VHF and UHF repeater systems that can be
interconnected via the Internet, on the fly.Advanced features include
Automatic Unit ID, TXT/Instant Messaging and GPS unit location.

73,

Jeff Evans
KB8ZUN
WPXL235

Grid EN81

WEATHER SPOTTER TRAINING

Presented by
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

A guest speaker from the National Weather Service will explain what conditions need to exist for tornadoes to develop.
Learn how to recognize various types of cloud formations and conditions that can spawn other dangerous weather situations.

Become a Weather Spotter for the National Weather Service!!!

New Richmond High School Auditorium
1131 Bethel-New Richmond Road
New Richmond, Ohio 45157

January 31, 2011 6:30 PM

Citizens, Volunteers, Police, Fire & EMS Personnel, School Groups, Scout troops, and anyone interested in weather activity, are encouraged to attend.

To register for this free training call the
Clermont County Emergency Management Agency at 732-7661

Our next club meeting is Thursday, January 13th.

Program:TBD

The VE testing session starts at 6:00 PM and our meeting follows at 7:30 PM. You do not have to be a member to attend a meeting.

MARC 2011 Officers

President: Mike Ernst, AE8U
Vice President: Jeff Clemmons, KD8LZK
Treasurer: Jim Linn, WB8RRR
Secretary: Mike Kieffer, KD8OUT